Meet the staff of Cinemazoo! Our team of professionals has worked hard over the years to provide you with the best service possible. Read each member's bio below.
- Gary Oliver
- Len Goosen
- Jag Oliver
- Heather Obonsawin
- Robin Wiens
- Donna Creamore
- Heidi
Gary Oliver
President and Founder
Wrangler
From his years as a fashion photographer, Gary Oliver recognized the need for an animal agency in the film and advertising industries. Around animals all his life, Oliver's years of handling experience have made him an expert in the training field. A former breeder and trainer of Arabian Horses, he has managed elephants, llamas, snakes, and frogs as well as dogs and cats for countless different projects. Hundreds of schools and public institutions have benefited from his educational talks and hands on demonstrations with exotic animals. Gary Oliver sees unlimited potential for new and intriguing developments in the industry's future. Already in the works are projects that expand the technological potential of the evolving world of Cinemazoo. Gary founded Cinemazoo and was the first true Animal Agency in Canada and pioneered the industry. Gary has also incorporated may other concepts relating to animals and to Cinemazoo where many people, young and old, have benefited and will continue to do so.
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Len Goosen
(B.Comm, CGA)
Mr. Goosen is the CFO and controller for financial and service companies. His extensive background includes dealing with budgets in excess $30 million, allowing Mr. Goosen to effectively manage all financial aspects of the company including, financing, distribution, cash flow management and listing requirements. Mr. Goosen has over 20 years experience in both the private and public accounting field. He is also well versed as a director, and as an external auditor for public companies.
Jag Oliver
Security
Jag has been with Cinemazoo since he was 8 weeks old, going on 5 now. Jag loves all the animals and is extremely protective of them, which made Jag a shoe in for head of security. On the side he has been in a few TV shows and commercials and a dog food ad. He is also a demo dog model for dog training classes.
Heather Obonsawin
Assistant Zoo Director
Heather Obonsawin has over 25 years experience working with a very diverse range of species, but more specifically dogs, cats & horses. Heather's background includes a degree in the field of Natural Health Sciences and extensive post grad studies in animal psychology, behaviour, husbandry & natural health & nutrition for animals.
Robin Wiens
Wrangler/Presenter
Robin started out at Cinemazoo as the Nature Club Director and then started to assist with the presentations. She enjoyed that so much she learned all about the animals and how to conduct the presentations. It has been 4 years now that she is a show presenter and really enjoys watching the children learn all about animals and their enthusiasm to follow in her footsteps.
Donna Creamore
Director of Operations
Donna is our Director of Operations, reorganizing the structure of the company and how it operates and revamping our website, among other company improvements. She is very excited to be on board and enthused about Cinemazoo!
Betty
Office Manager
Betty is our Office Manager and has 40 years experience in working with animals. She has raised and rescued crows, pidgeons, cats and dogs to mention a few. She started with Cinemazoo by volunteering last December when we were having a fundraising campaign. In January she came on board as part of our administration team.